Solar-powered Yurt at Hope Valley for Human-Powered Fun
Long-time South Shore local, Joyce Coker (aka “the Pie Lady”), has set up a 21′ yurt at the Burnside Lake trail head, located at Pickett’s Junction in Hope Valley.
Although it’s off the grid, the yurt is home of the Hope Valley Outdoor Center which offers high voltage fun.
Don’t miss the full moon ski tour on February 27, 2010 starting at 6pm.
Savoring the Moment with Slow Food Lake Tahoe
So what is Slow Food?
According to Slow Food USA, it’s “an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.”
With values like that, it’s no surprise we have a chapter based in Truckee.
Fair & Green in Truckee Storewide Sale
Mick and Heidi at Fair & Green in Brickelltown are closing their doors, but not their hearts.
Until the end of January 2010, they are holding a huge sale of all their Fair Trade products and merchandise with 1% of every purchase going to a fair trade non-profit.
Drive a Hybrid to Sierra-at-Tahoe and get FREE Rock Star Parking!
Join the band.
Now there’s another reason to buy a hybrid besides helping Mother Earth.
Free Preferred Parking at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Tahoe’s Wind Powered Ski Resorts
Running a ski resort takes a lot of energy. Lifts, snow making, lights, etc. Just so we can have fun and be comfortable.
But electricity causes pollution, right? Not if you tap into the wind like some of our ski resorts. read more →
Eco-Champion David Hansen saves Embassy Suites $330K in Energy Bills – So Far!
He cut his teeth with Robert Redford building the award-winning eco-friendly Spa at Sundance Resort in Utah in 2001.
Meet David Hansen, Director of Engineering at Embassy Suites Resort in South Lake Tahoe.
At Sundance, Hansen and his “green” team were given creative license to build a spa that would reflect Redford’s life long stewardship practices and merge nature into the overall sustainable design. Sharing the same philosophies, Hansen and Redford made the perfect team.
Bear Boxes with Art & Soul by Bob
Bob had a great idea.
Growing up in Kings Beach you see, Bob always shared something in common with his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Bear.
Trash.
Yes, Bob loves trash.
What’s Green About That? by Bret Hackett
His attention to detail and endless pursuit of knowledge to protect the things he loves are well known by everyone who has had the pleasure to ski, bike, kayak or climb with him.
Following family and friends, Bret’s passions include protecting the playground he enjoys daily by practicing what he preaches, and through his new green business, Healthy Home Consultants.
Annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore Oct 3
Check out the homes in South Shore that have incorporated solar electricity, hot water and heating systems and see if it’s for you!
The annual Solar Home Tour in South Shore takes place Saturday, October 3. read more →
The Re-Birth of Brickelltown
Brickelltown.
Truckee’s premier eco-village and art community.
Eco-Friendly Hot Tub Treatment by Jane Weeks of Truckee
As people become more aware of the health hazards associated with soaking in and breathing in harsh hot tub chemicals, and the environmental hazards associated with releasing chemically treated spa water into the environment, they have begun to seek out “green” alternatives to protect their health and the planet.
Truckee resident and entrepreneur, Jane Weeks, is helping people take these crucial steps by developing, manufacturing and selling a completely non-toxic hot tub treatment.
A New Moon for 30 Years
Talk about a Tahoe classic featuring locally made products.
New Moon Natural Foods has been open in Tahoe City for 30 years. Wow!
An Environmentally Conscious Collective in Kings Beach?
Not only do they make snowboards, skateboards and surfboards using eco-friendly materials.
They also feature local art on their board creations.
Trilogy Arts in Kings Beach.
South Shore print shop on fast track to going Green
This print shop has been a staple on South Shore for 23 years.
And, it’s owner is quickly becoming one of our newest green entrepreneurs.
Green Hotel uses old Tahoe Gardening Practices
The Cedar House Sport Hotel located in Truckee is a leader in the hotel industry for integrating green building practices into its overall design and guest services.
And, its gardens borrow some early ingenuity from an old Tahoe classic, Vikingsholm.
Earth Day celebration on MS Dixie for local schoolkids April 22
Lake Tahoe Cruises & Zephyr Cove Resort is providing a free cruise on the MS Dixie and Earth Day activities to local school children on Earth Day, April 22, 2009.
Sorry, the cruise is totally booked, but there are lots of other cruises running daily to get you on the lake.
Want to be a Green Builder? Classes begin April 24-25.
SiGBA is proud to announce its first Certified Green Building Professional training class to be held April 24-25 in Truckee.
SIGBA is partnering with Contractors Association of Truckee Tahoe (CATT) and Build-it Green to provide local contractors with the opportunity to develop their qualifications and credibility as green building professionals.
Tahoe GreenFEST July 11-12, 2009
The 1st annual Tahoe GreenFEST, a fun weekend event which promotes green living practices will take place July 11-12, 2009.
Celebrate sustainable living with live music, local and organic foods, beer & wine tasting, and activities for the whole family.
Local Green Builders & Product Guide by SIGBA
It’s becoming more affordable and easy to build green and live green.
We have some of the most innovative green building designers, builders, renovators and providers of sustainable and green living products.
Kids Go Green @ Gaia Licious
Green Onesies and Twosies now available.
Eco-Friendly hotel comes to South Shore
Finally.
South Shore has started to evolve into the Green World, with its first custom-built green hotel.
Tahoe Creamery. Keepin’ it Pure.
Can ice cream save the planet?
Tahoe Creamery thinks so, and is dishing up three new flavors with the perfect ingredients for success.
Here’s the scoop.
Fair Trade Barista Brew Off, Oct 25 in Brickelltown
Who will be crowned Conquistador de Café?
Find out October 25th at Fair & Green in Brickelltown when professional and amateur baristas show off their brewing skills.
Did you know…We have One of the ‘Greenest’ Buildings in the World?
That’s right.
Located in Incline Village, the U.C. Davis Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building has received a Platinum LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
What a perfect tribute to our preservation efforts.
Gifts made from Recycled Chopsticks
Unique.
One of a kind, exclusive, distinctive, uncommon, rare.
You know “unique” can be an overused adjective that doesn’t always live up to its label.
However, this new shop in historic Truckee sounds like it may be able to pull it off.
Mixing (Organic) Business with Pleasure Sept 9 @ Blue Angel Cafe
In today’s world of business, sustainability is the magic ingredient.
Here’s your chance to learn about local green businesses mixing it up.
Organic Wine Fusion @ Blue Angel Aug 19
It’s a mouthful.
Organic and Biodynamic wine tasting and sustainable fare.
Ice Cream Social July 10 in Brickelltown
Raise cones and awareness at the Ice Cream Social on July 10th in Brickelltown.
Mountain Culture captured in Green Business
These guys define our mountain spirit.
Young, conscious and entrepreneurial. read more →
Locally owned & operated eco-friendly South Shore businesses for your taste buds
While you can find organic foods at Safeway nowadays (finally!), we like our eco-friendly goodies from these fine local shops in South Shore.
